July 9, 2019

Kyosho MP10 HD cap driveshafts – Coming soon

Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has released first images of the forthcoming new HD cap driveshafts for the MP10 1/8th scale buggy. The CV-style 94mm axle and 82mm and 116mm centre driveshafts are of a special design with red anodised caps ensuring the driveshaft’s cross pins will not coming loose during operation, ensuring greater reliability in long main finals. No word on a release date yet but as the parts look pretty much production ready they should become available very soon.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]


July 9, 2019

PR Racing machined 2-hole shock pistons

PR Racing have announced the release of new 2-hole shock pistons for their 1/10th scale off-road shock absorbers. Of a 12.65mm diameter the precision-machined pistons are available as 2×1.8mm or 2×2.0mm hole variants, with the smaller holes being used up front while the 2.0mm pistons are used in the rear. Using the pistons will improve bump handling and jump landing especially on outdoor tracks and the pistons come in four-piece sets of each size.

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July 9, 2019

Samix SCX10 II 288mm wheelbase high-clearance links

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck are 288mm wheelbase high-clearance titanium links. Machined from high-quality titanium material the links are of a light weight and offer high rigidity, all while sporting a high-clearance design for increased ground clearance. The links are available as complete ten-piece set including two steering links, as eight-piece suspension link set and also as rear-only four-piece kit.

View the eight and four-piece sets here


July 8, 2019

BF Materials MBX8 carbon fibre optionals

BF Materials have announced the release of new carbon fibre option parts for the Mugen MBX8 series of buggies. The range includes a rear carbon fibre shock tower as well as front and rear 1.5mm carbon fibre arm inserts. The tower offers multiple upper shock and camber link mounting points and it features chamfered edges for looks and greater durability. The arm inserts allow to adjust the arm stiffness and thus overall grip and traction with the inserts being best used in medium to high-bite conditions.

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July 8, 2019

TMG Speed S14-3 carbon fibre battery brace

Coming from TMG Speed and made for the SWorkz S14-3 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a carbon fibre battery brace. A nice upgrade from the standard plastic item, the carbon brace is also giving the car more strength and factory looks. The part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre, it comes including a TMG Speed decal and is a direct fit.

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July 8, 2019

Bezerk 1/12th scale spool pucks

Coming from Bezerk is a set of carbon fibre pucks that help to easily convert a regular 1/12th pan car diff into a spool axle in no time. The carbon fibre pucks will replace standard diff balls for shorty cylinders in order to create a locked spool axle as it is a popular setup option when running in high bite track conditions. The set includes ten pucks with 16-ball spur gears using eight and a twelve-ball main gear taking six pucks. After inserting the pucks, the diff will be built as normal – sans balls and diff lube – with the friction created by the carbon pucks hindering the gear from slipping on the axle. In addition the pucks are also very light of weight with ten pieces weighing in at 0.32g.

Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]


July 8, 2019

X-Grip Muchmore Diff Analyzer 1/8th off-road adapter

Italian X-Grip distributor Mikimodel have announced the release of an 1/8th off-road adapter for the Muchmore Diff Analyzer. The adapter is 3-D-printed using carbon-reinforced plastics for durability and a low weight and it allows to check the diff hardness of 1/8th off-road kits. The adapter is a direct fit and available from now on.

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July 8, 2019

RC-Project 1/8th off-road shock standoffs

RC-Project from Italy have announced the release of their all-new shock standoffs for 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 Ergal material the standoff bushings are of a specific design and geometry that greatly improves parts life of bushing and standoff over common designs. In addition a hard-coated surface and teflon treatment reduces friction between the bushing and standoff, allowing for a parts life of about 30 to 35 litres without replacing the standoff or bushing. The standoffs are available as 0 offset or +5 offset variants, separately or as Pro Driver package including Grade 5 6Al4V Titanium rolled thread screws for Team Associated, HB Racing, Mugen and SWorkz kits.

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